Book tour: For Young Men Only (A guy’s guide to the alien gender) by Jeff Feldhahn and Eric Rice with Shaunti Feldhahn

10.10.08

Hey, do you know a young man who could use a little help understanding girls and what they think about boys, dating and sex? Maybe you are the parent of a teen boy and you wish you could help him navigate a girl's world? For Young Men Only by Jeff Feldhahn ...

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What I’m reading: Monique and the Mango Rains by Kris Holloway

10.2.08

Monique and the Mango Rains (Two Years with a Midwife in Mali) is a memoir of Holloways' experience as a Peace Corp volunteer in Mali, where she befriended midwife Monique Dembele. From the backcover: Monique Dembele saved lives and dispensed hope in a place where childbirth is a life-and-death matter. This book ...

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The no-frills blog round up and link love (Anniversary Edition)

9.27.08

As in my wedding anniversary. Woot! 11 years today I became Mrs. Doc Brand. Since I haven't heard back from my little-people sitter, it looks like no special celebration dinner for us today. Anybody want to squeeze through the Internet cable to look after my tribe tonight? From Think Christian: Interview ...

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On my nightstand: September 2008

9.23.08

For enjoyment: So Brave, Young and Handsome by Leif Enger The Fruit of My Lipstick by Shelley Adina (This young adult novel magically appeared in my mail. Did I sign on for a book tour?) For learning: The Lolita Effect (The Media Sexualization of Young Girls and What We Can Do about ...

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Book Blogger Appreciation Week: Sept. 15 - 19, 2008

9.9.08

I'm still on my little bloggy break, but I wanted to pass this on: Voting in the Book Blogger Appreciation week is open until September 12 at My Friend Amy. That is all. I will now return to my fun and sun. Back later...

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